Human Anatomy Flashcards

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Q

what is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

A

mechanical has to do with size and chemical has bonds breaking

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where does mechanical and chemical digestion take place?

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mechanical- in the oral cavity, chemical- the small intestine

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what is the path of blood in the body and heart?

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the arteries bring blood away from the heart, and veins bring blood towards the heart

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what are the parts of the heart?

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left side deals with deoxygenated blood, right side deals with oxygenated blood from the lungs, atriums and ventricles squeezing and relaxing to fill the other one up

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5
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what is a capillary?

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the smallest vessels and the site of gas exchange

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what are three functions of the blood?

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transport, protection and regulation

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what are the parts of the respiratory system?

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nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs, and diaphragm

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what are red blood cells?

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solid portion of the blood, carry oxygen because of the presence of hemoglobin, produced in the red marrow, no nuclei

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9
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what are the parts of the immune system?

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white blood cells, antibodies, lymphatic system, spleen,
bone marrow

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what are the organs of the excretory system?

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kidneys, nephrons, bladder, urethra, ureters, lungs, skin, liver

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how do the kidneys purify the blood?

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blood passes through the nephrons in the kidney and filters out waste

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